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No, sun does not need oxygen to burn. The "Fusion" of Hydrogen atoms is what produces immense amount of energy in the sun.
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Does the sun burn oxygen?
no otherwise we'd be inhaling in super hot oxygen and that'd be bad for our lungs -science teacher
Why doesn't the sun need oxygen to burn?
The "burning" that takes place inside the sun is not combustion; it is nuclear fusion, a fundamentally different process. At the core of the sun hydrogen atoms fuse together to form helium, releasing far more energy than combustion does.
When a glass jar is placed over a lighted candle the flame goes out why does its happen?
A flame uses oxygen in order to burn. By placing a jar over it, it limits the oxygen causing the flame to burn out. That is one reason house fires are dangerous, because fire burn oxygen and we need oxygen to breathe
Why do rockets need to carry a supply of oxygen?
Rockets need to carry a steady supply of oxygen so that the fire that takes them off of the ground can burn. You must remember that to have fire you must have oxygen.
Why do space shuttles need separate oxygen to burn the fuel in the space shuttle?
Answer: All combustion reactions require oxygen, since there is no oxygen in space, they must bring it with them.
Is there oxogyn on the sun?
There is small portion of oxygen about 0.77% in the Sun. Additional tip for clarification: Sun didn't burn with oxygen, this ball of fire burn from nuclear fusion reaction.
Can a fire burn in a room with no oxygen?
No it can't. You need oxygen to burn for it to work.
Why does something need oxygen to burn?
Technically hydrogen and helium do not need oxygen to burn, they burn by themselves, otherwise the object that needs burning must have oxygen as a supplimental fuel source.
What gas do you need to make things burn?
Oxygen. Fuels need that to burn.
Can oxygen be a fuel?
No, but most fuels need oxygen to burn.
Does oxygen atoms burn when they are in a compound with hydrogen?
When oxygen fuses with hydrogen it burns in the sun. Of course just think of the sun dummy. When oxygen fuses with hydrogen it burns in the sun. Of course just think of the sun dummy.
Does a candle need oxygen to burn?
yes
What does a fire need to burn well?
oxygen
Is the oxygen sufficient for burning of hydrogen on the sun?
No. The hydrogen on the Sun does not burn; it fuses to make helium instead.
What does a flame need to burn?
For a flame to burn it needs fuel, oxygen, and heat.
What does a candle need to burn?
Because candles need feul, oil, and oxygen to burn.Without oxygen it will burn out.
Does fire need oxygen in order to burn?
yes it does
